CHAPTER 35. Evidence-Based Practice, Research, and Quality Management Cheryl Erler and Reneé Semonin Holleran EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE Worldwide attention has been focused on the need for healthcare providers to be accountable…
CHAPTER 13. Technology in Transport Wesley Chasteen, and Scott R. Singel Competencies 1. Identify the use of new technologies in both air and ground communication systems. 2. Describe some of…
CHAPTER 25. Abdominal Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient with an abdominal emergency. 2. Initiate the critical interventions for the management of an…
CHAPTER 28. Heat-Related Emergencies Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Identify risk factors that contribute to heat-related illnesses. 2. Identify the different types of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke….
CHAPTER 26. Infectious and Communicable Diseases Russell D. MacDonald Transport personnel routinely encounter patients with infectious disease or suspected infectious disease. This encounter may be in the form of a…
CHAPTER 22. Cardiovascular Emergencies Christopher Manacci and Stephanie L. Steiner Competencies 1. Perform a detailed cardiovascular assessment before, during, and after transport. 2. Recognize potential for lethal events, and institute…
CHAPTER 6. Extrication and Scene Management Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Perform an initial scene evaluation to identify safety hazards. 2. Use the appropriate personal protective equipment. 3. Ensure that…
CHAPTER 7. Disaster Management Catherine Janson Hesse Competencies 1. Define a disaster and what constitutes disaster planning and disaster management. 2. Describe natural and manmade disasters and potential medical crew…
CHAPTER 2. Preparation for Practice Reneé Semonin Holleran and Sally Houlston Critical care patient transport requires skilled and experienced personnel to meet the needs of complex cases in a challenging…
CHAPTER 8. Communications Reneé Semonin Holleran Competencies 1. Demonstrate knowledge about communications systems and their use in patient transport. 2. Apply appropriate communication skills before, during, and after transport. 3….
